Pep Guardiola links Kevin De Bruyne injury to World Cup

Ryan Allen |Sunday, August 19, 2018

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"That is my first reaction".

"Sergio Aguero has looked sharp so far this term and City's all-time record goalscorer has scored 11 times in his last seven Premier League games at the Etihad - I feel he might be back amongst the goals at the weekend".

But as that would leave City playing only once at home in their final five matches, Guardiola is not keen.

City are spoiled for midfield choice as Juergen Klopp, manager of rivals Liverpool, noted on Friday when he told Sky Sports how sorry he was about De Bruyne's misfortune.

Guardiola has confirmed Kevin De Bruyne is likely to be sidelined for three months and revealed the tear of lateral ligaments in his right knee was down to fatigue.

"He will be a big miss", he said.

"Nobody pushed him, he chose to finish his global career so he could rest a little bit more with his wife, family and his little boy while continuing to play with us".

Vincent Kompany will make his made 248th Premier League appearance today.

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